Air Pollution Flashcard

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What is air pollution?

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Air with dirt and other substances.

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What can cause natural air pollution?

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Volcanoes, factories, cars, airplanes, and more.

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What is one way humans cause air pollution?

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Using gasoline.

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What are pollutants?

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Substances that make the air dirty.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain mixed with pollution.

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What is clean air?

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Air that does not contain harmful substances.

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What are some effects of air pollution on health?

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Respiratory problems, allergies, and other health issues.

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How can trees help reduce air pollution?

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They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth due to trapped gases in the atmosphere.